Will Penisini
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| Full name | Viliami Penisini | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 31 July 2002 Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 18 September 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Will Penisini (born, 31 July 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL.
Background[]
Penisini was born in Blacktown, New South Wales, and played his junior football for the . In 2016, at the age of 14, Penisini joined Parramatta Eel's junior development squad. And is of Tongan descent.
He first attended Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown and then transferred at the end of year 7 to The King's School, Parramatta. While at King's, he was a member of the premiership winning First XV rugby union team in 2018 and captain of the undefeated First XV rugby union team in 2020.
Playing career[]
Penisini played for Parramatta's SG Ball and Jersey Flegg teams in 2019 & 2020. Representing the NSW under 16's & 18's teams in 2018 and 2019, breaking his ankle in the under 18's game. Due to COVID-19, Penisini played for Kings XV rugby union team.
Penisini started 2021 training with Parramatta's first grade team, on March 4, 2021, Penisini was upgraded to the clubs 30 man squad signing with Parramatta until the end of 2022. Penisini later re-signed with Parramatta for a further season until 2023.
In round 19 2021, Penisini made his NRL debut for Parramatta against the Canberra Raiders in a 12–10 loss at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.[1]
In round 23, he scored his first try in the NRL during a 32-16 victory over North Queensland side.[2] Penisini played in both of Parramatta's finals matches in the 2021 NRL season against Newcastle and Penrith.[3][4]
References[]
- ^ "Canberra Raiders hold on for 12-10 win over the Parramatta Eels". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "Eels escape 'downfall' after 'cheap' start; Hammer puts heat on $1m man: 3 Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "Parramatta Eels defeat Newcastle Knights 28-20 in NRL elimination final". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "Penrith Panthers handed NRL breach notice, fined $25,000 after incident in Parramatta semi-final". www.abc.net.au.
External links[]
- Penisini upgraded to top 30
- Parramatta Profile
- Penisini Kings XV highlights
- Penisini better than Suaalii
- Under 16's team list
- Under 18's team list
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